Winemaker Notes
The Première Rosé has a beautiful pale pink and brilliant color with bluish reflections. The nose is flattering, expressive and fresh. With fruity notes of white peach, apricot or lychee. On the palate we find the same round and flattering style with a fresh attack dominated by fruity notes. The finish is clear on nice acidulous zest.
A fresh and tasty rosé, of aperitif and pleasure
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
A fantastic source of dry rosés from the usual red Rhône varieties, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence is a coastal, hilly region whose variations in elevations and microclimates make it ideal for viticulture. Red and a small amount of white wines, also made from Rhône grape varieties, are found here as well.